Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are appointing Consultant Anaesthetists in University Hospital Southampton. This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements we require in particular are thoracic, orthopaedic/trauma, spinal & neurosurgery, vascular, ophthalmic anaesthesia, pre-assessment clinic and anaesthesia for endoscopy and interventional radiology.
We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake weekend general/obstetric/neuro work to begin with. However, we anticipate opportunities to join specialist on call rotas in due course. This will be your choice, subject to mutual agreement with the Care Group Lead and the needs of the Trust.
We also cover surgical specialities at Lymington New Forest Hospital & the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre, and sessions are available there. A wide range of anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore applications from candidates with subspecialist skills are welcome.
We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a need for a wide range of subspecialty areas, including major general surgery, vascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, anaesthesia for neuro-surgery and neuro-radiology, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery and Major Trauma Centre work.
We also cover multiple surgical specialities at dedicated elective sites such as Lymington New Forest Hospital and the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre in Winchester.Non-weekday working for this role will start with weekend elective and non-elective session cover. In the longer term there will be opportunities for appointees to move onto specialist on call out of hours rota instead, although this is not mandatory.The job plan would include approximately 5 all day lists per fortnight. One of these is expected to be a long list, to include an evening session. There may be a pre-assessment clinic requested, which may be generic or may be aligned to the individuals sub-specialty work.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 19th March 2026This vacancy closes on or before 26th February 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a need for a wide range of subspecialty areas, including major general surgery, vascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, anaesthesia for neuro-surgery and neuro-radiology, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery and Major Trauma Centre work.
We also cover multiple surgical specialities at dedicated elective sites such as Lymington New Forest Hospital and the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre in Winchester.Non-weekday working for this role will start with weekend elective and non-elective session cover. In the longer term there will be opportunities for appointees to move onto specialist on call out of hours rota instead, although this is not mandatory.The job plan would include approximately 5 all day lists per fortnight. One of these is expected to be a long list, to include an evening session. There may be a pre-assessment clinic requested, which may be generic or may be aligned to the individuals sub-specialty work.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 19th March 2026This vacancy closes on or before 26th February 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- At least 2 years work in the NHS or Ireland at minimum of Speciality Trainee level
- Evidence of independent subspecialty experience in areas of Anaesthetics as outlined on the Job Description
- Evidence of skill set to deliver on call work as described in the Job Description
- Wide clinical experience including subspecialty expertise
- Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement and service development
Desirable
- CCT in the specialty of Anaesthesia or equivalent as in Job Description
- Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), FICM or other higher certificates, eg MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics and related work
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- At least 2 years work in the NHS or Ireland at minimum of Speciality Trainee level
- Evidence of independent subspecialty experience in areas of Anaesthetics as outlined on the Job Description
- Evidence of skill set to deliver on call work as described in the Job Description
- Wide clinical experience including subspecialty expertise
- Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement and service development
Desirable
- CCT in the specialty of Anaesthesia or equivalent as in Job Description
- Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), FICM or other higher certificates, eg MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics and related work
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
